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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BOZ" data-source="post: 3156493" data-attributes="member: 1241">and the original text:FF:BOOKAFREQUENCY: UncommonNO. APPEARING: 1-4ARMOUR CLASS: 7MOVE: 12”/18"HIT DICE: 1-4 hit points% IN LAIR: 75%TREASURE TYPE: JNO. OF ATTACKS: NilDAMAGEIATTACK: NilSPECIAL ATTACKS: See belowSPECIAL DEFENCES: See belowMAGIC RESISTANCE: 10%INTELLIGENCE: VeryALIGNMENT: Neutral (chaotic good)SIZE: SPSIONIC ABILITY: NilAttack/Defence Modes: NilLEVEL/X.P. VALUE: 1/9 + 1 per hit pointThe booka are sprite-like creatures given to dwelling in attics, in eaves and on sunny rooftops. They hate cold, and in such climes will always be inside, near chimneys. On bright, sunny mornings they will sweep the stairs or porch of the place they dwell in, always doing so when there is nobody around to observe them. If disturbed when involved in such tasks, they will become angry and immediately remove to a new home.Booka are very fast-moving and can also fly. They can become invisible at will, even when running or flying. They hate evil creatures and will play tricks on them if given the opportunity - hiding valued objects, tangling things like rope, hair, clothing etc., and generally causing trouble.If a booka is captured or harmed in any way, it is certain that others of its ilk aware of this act will bring dozens of other booka to cause mischief and trouble until the offender frees the captive or makes amends for the harm by giving a valuable gift (such as a sack of gold, jewellery or even something magical) to the booka, placing the item offered on a roof-top and leaving it for a day. Failure to placate angry booka will eventually result in some sort of fatal accident, for the creatures will place snares and traps for the offender.A booka is only about 1' tall. Both males and females tend to have large features and thin bodies. They can be described, at best, as 'homely'. For purposes of aerial combat, they are manoeuvrability class A, though they will avoid combat of this or any other sort by means of their invisibility, if at all possible.MC5:BookaCLIMATE/TERRAIN: Temperate to subarctic/Inhabited regionsFREQUENCY: UncommonORGANIZATION: FamilyACTIVITY CYCLE: DayDIET: OmnivoreINTELLIGENCE: Very (11-12)TREASURE: JALIGNMENT: Neutral (chaotic good)NO. APPEARING: 1-4ARMOR CLASS: 7MOVEMENT: 12, f18 (A)HIT DICE: 1/2THAC0: 20NO. OF ATTACKS: NilDAMAGE/ATTACK: NilSPECIAL ATTACKS: NilSPECIAL DEFENSES: InvisibilityMAGIC RESISTANCE: 10%SIZE: T (1' tall)MORALE: Average (8-10)XP VALUE: 35Bookas are delightful relatives of pixies, sprites, and fairies. Like most of the faerie folk, their time is taken up with a existence not unlike that of the brownie, though they tend to favor attics and eaves as living quarters.Bookas average between 10 and 14 inches tall, with rare examples of the race reaching heights of 15 or even 16 inches. They have slender humanoid bodies with more or less human features. They are noted for having long, pointy noses and broad ears, which make them somewhat homely by most human standards. Their wings are slight and delicate, brightly colored like those of a butterfly.Bookas have their own tongue, which is similar to that of the other faerie races. Roughly half of them are able to speak elvish, while one in four can converse in the common tongue of men. It is not uncommon to find at least one booka in a given area who is also familiar with the thieves' cant.Combat: Bookas are, by and large, one of the most peaceful races known to man. They do everything possible to avoid entering into combat, for they are all but helpless in a fight.While it is true that a booka can deliver a painful bite, there is no significant damage done by it. At worst, the booka’s victim suffers a nasty welt with a minor loss of blood. In general, a booka bite is about as dangerous as a paper cut.Bookas are able to become invisible at will. This power is so basic to them that they can do it at any time, even when engaged in another action. They use this ability to evade enemies or attackers.If a booka has been angered by the actions of another creature, it may take steps to injure or even kill the offender. In such cases, very delicate and clever traps are set up.Habitat/Society: Bookas make their homes in every region of the globe that is home to men. As a rule, they like rustic settings, especially farming communities, in warm climates A family of bookas selects a farming family that reflects their basically good natures and takes up residence in the home. In warm regions, they may be found in any portion of the house, while colder dimes always find the bookas dwelling near the fireplace, stove, or other heat sources.On bright, sunny days they spend their time seeking out wild flowers and enjoying the benefits of country living. On mornings when everyone in the house is quiet and the weather is nice, they often sweep and dust the home in which they dwell, as payment for their shelter. If the bookas are disturbed in their work, or if their nest is discovered, they quickly leave the house in search of a quieter place to live.If a booka is captured or harmed in any way, its companions take steps to revenge this insult. This usually involves tricks and traps being placed around the offender's home, the severity of which is determined by the injury inflicted on their fellow. If the offence is minor, the bookas can be placated with a valuable offering of gold, jewelry, or magic, placed in a spot frequented by the bookas. If the injury was severe or even fatal to the booka in question, no bribes are accepted and the traps are lethal and quite ingenious. It is for this reason that many assassins use the term "booka bait" to describe someone who has been set up for execution with an unusually insidious trap.Ecology: Because of their inability to engage in direct combat, bookas might be considered easy prey for larger creatures. Their natural ability to turn invisible makes them safe from most attacks, however. In addition, intelligent creatures know that the wrath of a booka family makes hunting them a very hazardous practice.Although it is not a commonly used component, a lock of booka hair, freely given by the booka, has been known to be employed in the creation of magical inks for scrolls that deal with invisibility or the detection thereof.</blockquote>

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